Sandler still sucks me in, for no reason I understand. His best work is Billy Madison/Happy Gilmore, and even those are of questionable overall quality. Great laughs to be had, but things like acting, production, and plot are sorely lacking. I feel like I should have more discerning taste.
Right off the bat, we get voice-over. Really? Sandler is just pushing me to hate him at this point. Then it goes away, which is wonderful because it wasn't needed from the start. Neither was his character's motivation for sleeping around. It's not a serious movie, why try to act like there is "character" involved?
Once it gets into the absurd plot, the movie becomes more fun. It's all in the banter. Aniston and Sandler have a decent rapport. Better than Sandler/Barrymore from Wedding Singer. Never bothered with 50 First Dates.
Speaking of absurd plot, Sandler is a plastic surgeon who was jilted before his marriage to someone who just wanted his prestige. Instead of going to his wedding, he goes to a bar, in tuxedo with wedding ring, and drinks. There, he runs into a hot woman who hears the sob story and quickly sleeps with him. Now we know why he wears a wedding ring to pick up women and why he'll eventually have to pretend Aniston is his ex-wife. As silly as that setup is, it gets progressively more absurd as they all end up in Hawaii. Great excuse to film in Hawaii though. And honestly, better results than Couples Retreat. Just Go With It manages some laughs.
In the pantheon of Sandler movies, Just Go with It makes the tail end of the top 10. Better than Grown Ups. On par, for me, with Don't Mess with the Zohan. Not as good as Gilmore/Madison/Wedding Singer.
Couple surprising treats. I had no idea Nicole Kidman was in this. Meanwhile, Dave Matthews I've seen in Sandlers movies, not a surprise. Back to the surprises, I recognize that concierge/desk clerk from the OC, but in an unfamiliar role, not offering Hors d'oeuvres.
One thing I always appreciate about Sandler projects is the sweet 80s music. This time, it's entirely from the Police/Sting catalog. Even the non-Police music rips off Police riffs.
One final note that's rather obvious, Brooklyn Decker is attractive.
First Viewing: 2+2+2+2+2 = 10